Field Services Engineer

Mane Contract Services; Horsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence recruitment agency in Horsham is seeking a Field Service Engineer to provide global support for advanced surveillance and fire control systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in military environments, strong electronics knowledge, and proficiency in mechanical systems. You will install, maintain, and optimize products, ensuring top-tier customer service. Candidates must hold British citizenship for security clearance. Competitive pay and opportunities for growth offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining systems in military environments.
• Strong electronics knowledge including control theory.
• Proficiency in mechanical and electro-mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of electrical and software for diagnostics.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide global support for surveillance systems.
• Install, maintain, and optimize hardware/software.
• Perform offsite repairs and system installations.
• Conduct factory acceptance testing and risk assessments.
• Support sales demos and equipment trials.

Skills

Maintaining complex systems

Strong electronics knowledge

Proficient in mechanical systems

Extensive knowledge of PC architecture

Excellent communication skills

Radar basics

Optics basics

PC architecture

Software installation

On-site support

Customer communication

Job description

Overview

Mane Contract Services provided pay range. This range is provided by Mane Contract Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Mane Contract Services

Defence recruitment specialist - Providing top talent and opportunities.

LOCATION – HORSHAM

The role

As a Field Service Engineer, you will provide global support for advanced surveillance and fire control systems across naval, land, and vehicle platforms. This role involves installing, maintaining, and optimizing hardware and software products while ensuring top-tier customer service. Key responsibilities include performing offsite repairs, system installations, and post-service reporting, as well as supporting sales demos and equipment trials. You will also conduct factory acceptance testing, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives, playing a critical role in maintaining system reliability and customer satisfaction.

What we need from you

• Experience in maintaining complex systems using electrical and mechanical assembly tools within military environments, including naval, army, or air force applications.
• Strong electronics knowledge, including microcontrollers and fundamental control theory, with expertise in servo tuning and a basic understanding of radar, optics, and communication systems.
• Proficient in mechanical and electro-mechanical systems, with a solid grasp of assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and PC architecture, along with software skills for problem diagnosis, software installation, and updates.
• Excellent communication, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to professionally represent the company in complex on-site customer interactions.

For Security Clearance reasons to work this role you must have British citizenship or be a dual national with British citizenship

Qualifications & Additional details

This role is perfect for individuals interested in working with one of the fastest growing names in the defence industry.